NPI Engineer I: Launch Innovative Photonics Products

Thorlabs, Inc.; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Thorlabs in Sterling, Virginia is seeking an NPI engineer to drive new product introductions from prototype through final release. You will collaborate with mechanics, optics, firmware, software, marketing, and production to define requirements and ensure manufacturability.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, BOM management, and providing technical support to customers and sales teams, with a focus on delivering high-quality, market-ready products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Optical Systems Engineering or other relevant technical major required.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work across multidisciplinary teams and manage ownership of tasks.

Responsibilities

• Gather product requirements and definitions for new products and enhancements.
• Support pilot runs, BOM setup, and manufacturing documentation.
• Install software/firmware and perform testing; communicate issues to design teams.

Skills

Problem solving

Ownership

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Optical Systems Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Thorlabs in Sterling, Virginia is seeking an NPI engineer to drive new product introductions from prototype through final release. You will collaborate with mechanics, optics, firmware, software, marketing, and production to define requirements and ensure manufacturability.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, BOM management, and providing technical support to customers and sales teams, with a focus on delivering high-quality, market-ready products.